Dr. Susan Decker

English Department Chair and Teacher at West Lutheran High School
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Teaching License-Standard
    Minnesota Department of Education
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • West Lutheran High School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Department Chair and Teacher
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Classes:AP Literature & Composition (seniors)PSEO Introduction to Literature (seniors)Genres of Literature (seniors)Honors English (juniors)Written Composition (juniors)World Literature (sophomores)Extra-Curriculars (past and present):Drama directorYearbook adviserMock Trial coach Student Council adviser Teens for Life adviserOther duties:English Department student teaching supervisorAdmin team memberCurriculum CommitteeCyberbullying Task Force member Show less

    • English Teacher
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

      Classes: Freshman English: Fundamentals of English (remedial), Writing & GrammarJunior English: Written Composition, Honors EnglishESL I, ESL II, College Prep English (TOEFL & ACT-based)English ProficiencyExtra-Curriculars: Drama director, Yearbook advisor, Teens for Life advisorOther duties: Freshman class advisor, Cyberbullying Task Force member, English Department student teaching supervisor

  • The College Board
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • AP Reader
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      As an AP Reader, I help to score the free-response questions on the AP Literature & Composition exam. As an AP Reader, I help to score the free-response questions on the AP Literature & Composition exam.

  • Ascension Lutheran Church
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Worship Music Director
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      I plan and coordinate all the music used in our blended worship services, including the following:Organists/pianists Instrumentalists Small-group contemporary ensemblesAdult choir Children's choir

    • Organist
      • Aug 2013 - Present

      I prepare and perform preservice, offertory, postlude, hymns, and liturgical pieces for worship services. I also accompany the choir and congregational hymns with flute on occasion.

  • Concordia University-St. Paul
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor of English
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2022

      Instructor, ENG 155: Introduction to Literature. Instructor, ENG 155: Introduction to Literature.

  • Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
    • Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area
    • Tour guide, cashier
      • 2005 - Jun 2013

      I started as a cashier, then was trained as a tour guide. I now primarily give tours to a range of schools and organizations, and train incoming cashiers. I have also participated in working for our national U.S. Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. I started as a cashier, then was trained as a tour guide. I now primarily give tours to a range of schools and organizations, and train incoming cashiers. I have also participated in working for our national U.S. Open Chainsaw Carving Competition.

  • Martin Luther College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student
      • Aug 2008 - May 2013

      Student Presented Independent Study: Writing Workshop ENG3002 Instructor Choir audition accompanist Clinical/Student Teaching Experiences: ~ St. Croix Lutheran High School, gr. 9-12 & Assistant Director of Drama Production ~ St. James Public High School, gr. 10-12 ~ Cedar Mountain Elementary School, gr. 3 ~ St. Lucas Lutheran Elementary School, gr. 7-8 & Forensics Assistant ~ Springfield Elementary School, gr. 4 ~ Sleepy Eye High School, gr. 7-12 & One-Act Play Show less

  • Elite Karate Studios
    • Martial Arts Instructor
      • 2006 - 2013

      I have taught self-defense, weapons training, and forms to children and adults of varying levels. I have also trained students for tournaments in sparring techniques and traditional forms, served as a sparring referee in tournaments, and judged several black belt tests. I have taught self-defense, weapons training, and forms to children and adults of varying levels. I have also trained students for tournaments in sparring techniques and traditional forms, served as a sparring referee in tournaments, and judged several black belt tests.

  • Self-Employed
    • Martial Arts instructor
      • 2005 - 2013

      I give individual lessons in karate, as well as apply my skills to personal safety school presentations throughout the Midwest.

    • Life Skills Tutor
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      I worked as a private life skills tutor transitioning students from middle school to high school. Topics included: study skills, narcotics/drug slang, drug awareness, friendship-building skills, prioritizing, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, classic English literature.

    • Piano teacher
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

      I worked with adult students in learning basic note reading and performance proficiency.

  • Our Hope Lutheran Church
    • Chippew Falls, WI
    • Organist, Choir Accompanist
      • 2003 - 2013

      I prepare and perform preservice, offertory, postlude, hymns, and liturgical selections for worship services. I also record pieces for the choir and did more formal accompanying as well. I prepare and perform preservice, offertory, postlude, hymns, and liturgical selections for worship services. I also record pieces for the choir and did more formal accompanying as well.

  • St. Mark Lutheran Church
    • Organist
      • 1997 - 2013

      I prepare and perform preservice, offertory, postlude, hymns, and liturgical pieces for worship services. I prepare and perform preservice, offertory, postlude, hymns, and liturgical pieces for worship services.

  • Chippewa Valley Museum
    • Ice Cream Parlor worker
      • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

      I worked in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving treats to customers, as well as cleaning the equipment and submitting orders. This ice cream parlor served as one of the main attractions of the museum, appealing especially to children on Tuesday Free Admission Night. I worked in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving treats to customers, as well as cleaning the equipment and submitting orders. This ice cream parlor served as one of the main attractions of the museum, appealing especially to children on Tuesday Free Admission Night.

  • Ascension Lutheran Church, Pinehurst Lutheran Church
    • Circuit Organist
      • 1998 - 2004

      I substituted for these churches' regular organists as part of my travel circuit for numerous churches. These duties included preparing preservice, offertory, and postlude music in addition to liturgical selections and hymns. I substituted for these churches' regular organists as part of my travel circuit for numerous churches. These duties included preparing preservice, offertory, and postlude music in addition to liturgical selections and hymns.

Education

  • Murray State University
    Doctor of Arts, English Pedagogy
    2018 - 2022
  • Southern New Hampshire University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), English
    2014 - 2015
  • Martin Luther College
    B.S. Elementary Education, Secondary Communication Arts/Literature Education, Minor in Theology
    2008 - 2013
  • Memorial High School
    High School diploma, Highest Honors
    2004 - 2008

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